CVE-2026-56172: Windows VHD miniport driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows VHD miniport driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows VHD miniport driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 products are in scope. Exploitation is local rather than network-based.
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What is the potential impact after exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate the attacker's privileges locally. The vulnerability is rated high severity with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.